Space pirates done right! Fans of Firefly, Star Trek’s Kahn, and Treasure Island will enjoy this fast-paced adventure, and fans of Reynolds will enjoy seeing him do something different — world-building takes a backseat to narrative, right from the start. But make no mistake — Captain Rackamore, his nemesis Bosa Sennen, and his newest shipmates the Ness sisters exist in a universe as compelling as anything Reynolds has... (read more)Recommended by Drew P.

In a future where Earth has been nearly forgotten, people rely on mathematics and technologies that are almost (or entirely) incomprehensible to them, and mysterious "archilects" may be manipulating humankind's actions, one of the last descendants of a legendary space-faring family creates two clones of herself and embarks on three different quests that will ultimately save or doom humanity. Reynolds is among the most exciting and able writers... (read more)Recommended by Drew P.